Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
9.6/10 GUEST SCORE
Four Seasons' Papagayo Peninsula property — 155 hillside keys overlooking the Pacific, with Forbes Five-Star recognition for 2026.
BrandFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts
DestinationCosta Rica
RegionMexico Central America & Caribbean
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingHillside resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean
Best ForFamily travelers seeking Four Seasons service standards in Central America, golf-focused couples, repeat Costa Rica visitors upgrading from eco-lodge formats to luxury-resort tier.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized and attentive service
ButlerAvailable in select accommodations
Private PoolAvailable in select villas and suites
Built2004
Renovated2017
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo opened in 2004 on the Pacific-facing hillside of the Papagayo Peninsula, with a 2017 renovation updating the property's public spaces and accommodations. The 155 keys split across guest rooms, suites, and private villas, many with private plunge p
Key Features
Private beaches
Award-winning spa
Multiple fine dining restaurants
Golf course designed by Arnold Palmer
Water sports and adventure activities
Wellness programs and yoga sessions
Family-friendly amenities
High-speed internet access
Dining
Bahía
Pesce
Nemare
Añejo
Signature Experience
Sundowners from the hillside villas as the Pacific catches the last light — the elevation gives longer sunset views than beach-level properties on the peninsula.
Forbes Five-Star Four Seasons execution on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, with private-beach access and villa-with-pool format at smaller scale than Caribbean alternatives. The Arnold Palmer golf course is rare for Central American luxury resorts.
Signature Suite: Miramar Suite
Expansive ocean views, private plunge pool, spacious living areas, and bespoke furnishings
